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Tamron's peachy primes (pictures)

The company adds two new fast telephoto lenses to its SP lineup.

Lori Grunin
I've been reviewing hardware and software, devising testing methodology and handed out buying advice for what seems like forever; I'm currently absorbed by computers and gaming hardware, but previously spent many years concentrating on cameras. I've also volunteered with a cat rescue for over 15 years doing adoptions, designing marketing materials, managing volunteers and, of course, photographing cats.
Lori Grunin
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SP 85mm F/1.8 Di VC USD

The new telephoto prime has the elegant design of the SP series.

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Aperture

Both lenses have nine rounded aperture blades for smooth out-of-focus areas.

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Switches

The macro has three focus-limiter settings, with the close-up range setting from 0.3 meters or 11.8 inches to 0.5m or 20 in. That's a good limiting range for macro photography.

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SP 90mm F/2.8 Di VC USD 1:1 Macro

The updated 90mm macro looks much more modern than its predecessor.

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Switches

The Tamron lenses have large, easier to feel switches.

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